WA7 1DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 1DW

WA7 1DW, Halton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population. This WA7 1DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA7 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA7 1DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 1DW, encompassing approximately 1602 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 1DW area, explore the WA7 1DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA7 1DW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Penkeths Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Water Street with total crimes: 4
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 4

WA7 1DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.85-8.33%
Drugs36.86200.00%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Public order11.25-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.84-33.33%
Public order87.49300.00%
Burglary44.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-25.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.4628.57%
Criminal damage and arson611.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-42.86%
Other theft22.500.00%
Public order21.25-60.00%
Other crime11.25-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.74-41.67%
Public order54.37-16.67%
Burglary23.120.00%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.0861.54%
Anti-social behaviour1213.10100.00%
Public order67.49200.00%
Drugs23.740.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.098.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.11500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.74100.00%
Other theft42.50100.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.73-33.33%
Public order27.490.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour311.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.3429.41%
Public order413.73100.00%
Drugs22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.58-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour710.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.37150.00%
Burglary33.120.00%
Shoplifting31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.470.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 202414
April 202421
March 202413
February 202412
January 202418
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317
September 202328

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 1DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Penkeths Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Water Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ellesmere Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Dover Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Johns Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mason Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Canal Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1